2024-06-05

Introduction: What is the app about?

  • An interactive tool to visualize energy intensity, measured as energy consumption per dollar of GDP
  • Useful for understanding the energy intensity of different countries’ productive processes.
  • Allows quick comparisons across countries and over time.

Key Features: Why use this app?

  • Interactive Maps: Explore data visually - color identifies energy intensity by discrete level; hovering shows exact value.
  • Year Selector: Analyze changes over time.
  • Country Comparisons: Compare energy intensity across nations.

Snapshot: Energy Intensity in 2021

map<- leaflet(data_2021) %>% addTiles() %>% setView(lat = 10, lng = 0, zoom = 1) %>% 
        addPolygons(fillColor = ~ mypalette(watt.gdp), stroke = TRUE, 
                    fillOpacity = 0.9, color = "white", weight = 0.3, 
                    label = mytext, labelOptions = labelOptions(style = list("font-weight" = "normal", padding = "3px 8px"), textsize = "13px", direction = "auto")) %>% 
        addLegend(pal = mypalette, values = ~watt.gdp, opacity = 0.9, 
                      title = "Primary Energy Consumption (kWh/person)", position = "bottomleft")

Who can benefit?

  • Students, Teachers, and General Public Get a first glance at trends and international differences in energy intensity.
  • Researchers: Obtain inspiration for research ideas.
  • Businesses: Identify regions with efficient energy use.
  • Try the app now and start learning about energy intensity!